For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,150 students in Rochester School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Rochester School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,559 Schools
# Students
2,150 Students
1,098,526 Students
# Teachers
130 Teachers
62,827 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Rochester School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 307 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#159 out of 307 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
49%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.68
# American Indian Students
49 Students
14,183 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
10 Students
94,906 Students
% Asian Students
1%
9%
# Hispanic Students
626 Students
279,405 Students
% Hispanic Students
29%
26%
# Black Students
8 Students
52,182 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
1,294 Students
535,720 Students
% White Students
60%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
15,326 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
154 Students
96,280 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
9%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
18
21,595
# Students in K Grade:
175
78,516
# Students in 1st Grade:
163
80,876
# Students in 2nd Grade:
166
77,156
# Students in 3rd Grade:
150
80,230
# Students in 4th Grade:
194
81,002
# Students in 5th Grade:
155
80,530
# Students in 6th Grade:
170
81,104
# Students in 7th Grade:
156
81,726
# Students in 8th Grade:
169
84,624
# Students in 9th Grade:
154
88,460
# Students in 10th Grade:
177
88,215
# Students in 11th Grade:
143
84,959
# Students in 12th Grade:
160
89,533
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,939 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,857. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,586 is less than the state median of $19,309. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$34 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$34 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,939
$18,857
Spending / Student
$15,586
$19,309
Best Rochester School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rochester High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
19800 Carper Rd Sw
Rochester, WA 98579
(360) 273-5534
Rochester, WA 98579
(360) 273-5534
Grades: 9-12
| 600 students
Rank: #22.
Grand Mound Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7710 James Rd Sw
Rochester, WA 98579
(360) 273-5512
Rochester, WA 98579
(360) 273-5512
Grades: 3-5
| 499 students
Rank: #33.
Rochester Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9937 Highway 12 Sw
Rochester, WA 98579
(360) 273-5958
Rochester, WA 98579
(360) 273-5958
Grades: 6-8
| 495 students
Rank: n/an/a
H.e.a.r.t. High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
10140 Highway 12 Sw
Rochester, WA 98579
(360) 273-5534
Rochester, WA 98579
(360) 273-5534
Grades: 9-12
| 34 students
Rank: n/an/a
Rochester Primary School
Magnet School
7440 James Rd
Rochester, WA 98579
(360) 273-5161
Rochester, WA 98579
(360) 273-5161
Grades: PK-2
| 522 students
Rank: n/an/a
Rochester Virtual Academy
Magnet School
10140 Highway 12 Sw #7 & 8
Rochester, WA 98579
(360) 273-5536
Rochester, WA 98579
(360) 273-5536
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Rochester School District?
Rochester School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,150 students.
What is the rank of Rochester School District?
Rochester School District is ranked #171 out of 307 school districts in Washington (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Rochester School District?
60% of Rochester School District students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rochester School District?
Rochester School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 17:1.
What is Rochester School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,586 is less than the state median of $19,309. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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